M6432

Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Servers

Course Title: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008

Active Directory Servers

Course Code: M6432 Version: ALevel: 300Duration: 2 Days

Course Overview

The Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment M6432 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the requisite skills and knowledge to manage and maintain Windows Server 2008 Active Directory servers. The course focuses on the Active Directory server lifecycle by creating baselines, monitoring the system health, and maintaining security for the Active Directory servers. The course also focuses on managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Active Directory service roles.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M6432 Microsoft training course are Server Administrators who are familiar with Windows Server 2008 and who are, or will be, responsible for the daily management and maintenance of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory servers. The courses is also intended for IT professionals who could benefit from acquiring the skills required by a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Administrator, such as a Server Administrator who is responsible for network application servers and works closely with the Active Directory Server Administrator, or an Enterprise Administrator who wants to understand the operational requirements of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory servers before designing a network server infrastructure.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M6432 course candidates will be able to:

Testing and Certification

There are currently no exams or Microsoft Certification directly associated to this course however this course may assist in preparing candidates for other exams that are closely associated with this technology.

Course Content

Module 1: Managing an Active Directory Server Lifecycle

In this module candidates will learn how to support and maintain Active Directory servers to meet changing business requirements in an enterprise environment.

Lessons:

Planning an Active Directory Server Deployment

Using Active Directory Server Deployment Technologies

Adding AD DS Server Roles

Removing AD DS Server Roles

Lab: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller

Evaluating the Need for AD DS Promotion

Meeting the Need by Adding a Role

Managing a Change Request for an RODC by Using the Command Line

Developing a Management and Maintenance Plan

Evaluating the Management and Maintenance Plan

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

Plan an Active Directory server deployment

Identify different approaches to Active Directory server deployment

Add an AD DS server role

Remove an AD DS server role

Module 2: Creating Baselines for Active Directory Servers

In this module candidates will learn how to create baselines using the WRPM and through analysis, make decisions to improve server performance.

Lessons:

Baseline Methodologies for Active Directory Servers

WRPM Overview

Using Metrics to Create Baselines for Active Directory Servers

Lab: Creating Baselines for Active Directory Servers

Involving Users in Baseline Development

Choosing Relevant WRPM Counters and Durations

Evaluating and Revising a Baseline Document in the Face of Business Changes

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

Define strategies for developing baselines

Explain the use of the WRPM as a baseline creation and revision tool

Describe some of the specific metrics that may be relevant for the different Active Directory roles

Module 3: Monitoring the System Health of Active Directory Servers

In this module candidates will learn how to create and evaluate a monitoring plan based on business needs and environments. The module also explains how to determine the health of Active Directory servers using performance monitoring and even log triggers.

Lessons:

System Health Overview

Using Long-Term Monitoring to Identify Trends

Setting Thresholds and Alerts for Short-Term Monitoring

Choosing the Appropriate Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Tools

Lab: Monitoring the Active Directory Server Roles

Setting a Performance Alert to Meet a Business Goal

Discussing Alert Response Strategies

Building a Case for Configuration Change

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

Define system health, server health, and Active Directory health

Define the best procedures to ensure system health and optimal performance for Active Directory servers

Set thresholds and alerts that are used for short-term monitoring

Describe the Windows Server 2008 monitoring tools and how to decide when the different tools are appropriate in different business situations

Module 4: Managing Active Directory Domain Services

In this module candidates will learn how to implement the methodology of maintaining Windows Server 2008 AD DS.

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